2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Rolls-Royce Dawn
Pictured: 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn V12 Automatic 6.6. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Compact Cars
Body styles
2dr Convertible
Engines
6.6L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
14 combined · 12 city / 18 hwy
Length
207.9 in
Curb weight
5,809 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 48% below the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn is a compact car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 208 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,809 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 48% worse than the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 Dawn — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Dawn →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
2dr Convertible207.9 in76.8 in59.1 in122.4 in63.8 / 65.7 in5,809 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Dawn6.6L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive12 / 18 / 14-48%$5,850637
1/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
1/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.8 MPG2019 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn.

Similar 2019 compact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn (this car)14 MPGNot rated0
2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost14 MPGNot rated0
2019 Rolls-Royce Wraith14 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Dawn years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2021 Dawn14207.9 inNot rated00
2020 Dawn14207.9 inNot rated00
2018 Dawn14207.9 inNot rated00
2017 Dawn14207.9 inNot rated20
2016 Dawn15–Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →